Staff Associate II (Bioinformatician) Columbia University

MS Imaging; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Bioinformatician to join the CHRC program focusing on multi-omics, lipidomics, and spatial biology with MS imaging support.

The role requires a Master’s in bioinformatics or related field and 2–3 years of experience (PhD acceptable). Collaboration across teams and strong data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or systems biology required.
• 2–3 years of experience; PhD may substitute for experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across disciplines.
• Ability to work in a team, maintain detail orientation and records.
• Proficiency in R, C++, Perl/Python, and shell scripting in Linux.
• Experience with machine learning, LLMs, and AI approaches.
• Biostatistics, image analysis, machine learning, or database management training desirable.
• Experience with single-cell and bulk RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIPseq data or other NGS datasets desirable.
• Experience with computational models for image analysis and multimodal integration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary program focused on multi-omics, lipidomics and redox lipidomics, and mass spectrometry-based spatial biology.
• Collaborate across disciplines to analyze single-cell and bulk sequencing data and other NGS datasets.
• Develop and apply data analysis tools to understand disease mechanisms and identify diagnostic tools and therapies.

Skills

R

Python

C++

Perl

Shell scripting

Machine learning

LLMs AI

Image analysis

Spatial omics

NGS data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or systems biology

Job description

Description

This opportunity to join the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Staff Associate II is an exciting one. Columbia University Irving Medical Center is one of the nation’s foremost academic health science centers. The Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is amongst the leading pediatric departments in the New York region and NIH research funding.

Responsibilities

Children’s Health Redox Center (CHRC), NY, USA is seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Bioinformatician to join a multidisciplinary program focused on multi-omics, particularly lipidomics and redox lipidomics, and mass spectrometry-based spatial biology. Candidates with a background in bioinformatics, image analysis and spatial multimodal data integration, computational vision, systems biology or computational biology are invited to apply. Current research interests of the CHRC include development and application of multiplex omics approaches and advanced data analysis tools that enable mechanistic understanding of pathophysiology of neurological disease and critical illness and discovery of new diagnostic tools and therapies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or systems biology.
• 2-3 years of experience; PhD degree in related field would substitute for experience.
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines.
• The ability to create a high-energy results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other’s contributions; and must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and demonstrate attention to detail and record-keeping.
• The ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff.
• Ability to apply and be proficient in R, C++, Perl/Python, and shell scripting in Linux environment.
• Experience with machine learning, LLMs and AI approaches.
• Training in biostatistics, image analysis, machine learning, and/or database management are desirable assets.
• Prior experience in analyzing single-cell and bulk RNAseq, ATACseq and/or ChIPseq data (and other NGS datasets) is also desirable.
• Prior experience with computational models for image analysis and multimodal integration is desirable.